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Land Rover offers customers more choice with efficient 2011 Freelander 2
- New upgraded diesel engine available with either 150PS or 190PS
- Stronger performance and improved efficiency throughout the range
- Revised exterior with new front bumper assembly plus three new colour schemes and new alloy wheel options
- Interior tweaks with new instrument dials and Premium Pack option
- Customers offered more choice with addition of 2WD eD4 derivatives
- Frugal eD4 model capable of 47.2mpg and 158g/km CO2
- Improved intelligent Stop/Start technology as standard on manual transmission
The 2011 Freelander 2 model range, on sale in the UK from the end of September 2010, benefits from a new 2.2-litre diesel engine available with either 150PS or 190PS outputs, a new look exterior plus interior alterations including new instrument dials and a new Premium Pack option.
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ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER EVOQUE MAKES GUEST APPEARANCE AT 40 YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE BRAND
The Orangery, Kensington Palace, London 1st July 2010 – The first official picture of the all-new compact Range Rover is released today, following an exclusive preview in London for guests attending a 40th birthday celebration of Range Rover held in partnership with VOGUE magazine*.
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PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF RANGE ROVER MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT 1ST JULY 2010
On 1st July 2010, Range Rover will celebrate its 40th birthday at a star-studded event held in partnership with VOGUE magazine at The Orangery, Kensington Palace, London.
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY BLACK: A VERY SPECIAL 40TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION
“The Autobiography Black represents the very best Range Rover has to offer and is a fitting tribute to a vehicle which has consistently set the highest standards for all-terrain performance, luxury and design for the last 40 years.”
Phil Popham, Land Rover Managing Director
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INTRODUCING THE 2011 RANGE ROVER: THE MOST CAPABLE AND LUXURIOUS SUV IN THE WORLD
• New 4.4-litre LR-TDV8
o Power 313PS (an increase of 15.1 percent)
o Torque increased by 9.4 percent to 700Nm
o 14 percent reduction in CO2 (down to 253g/km)
o Fuel consumption improved by 18.5 percent to 30.1mpg (EU combined)
o 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds
o 50-75mph drops from 6.3 seconds to 5.1 seconds
o Top speed 130mph
o Meets EU5 emissions regulations
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ICONIC RANGE ROVER TURNS 40
- The Range Rover celebrates its 40th birthday on 17 June 2010.
- The Range Rover was the world’s first fully capable luxury 4×4.
- There have been three generations of Range Rover: the original (Classic) in 1970, second-generation (P38a) in 1994 and third-generation (L322) in 2001.
- Second model line – Range Rover Sport – launched in 2005 became Land Rover’s biggest selling vehicle worldwide in 2007.
- Third model line to be revealed at Paris Motor Show 2010
“Land Rover has a unique history of product innovation. But the Range Rover probably remains the most historically significant vehicle we have ever launched. It is one of the most important vehicles in the history of motoring.”
Phil Popham, Land Rover Managing Director.
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Land Rover celebrates the production of the 200,000th Freelander 2
Land Rover is today celebrating another milestone achievement – the 200,000th Freelander 2 has rolled off the line at its award-winning plant in Halewood, Liverpool, just three years after production began.
The vehicle, a Freelander 2 TD4_e in Biscay Blue, is destined for a customer in the UK, Land Rover’s largest market. Freelander 2 became the first SUV vehicle in the world to use intelligent Stop/Start technology in early 2009. Since then, Stop/Start has been fitted as standard to all diesel manual Freelander 2 vehicles and accounts for almost 50% of Freelander 2 sales globally.
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LAND ROVER ANNOUNCES INTRODUCTION OF 2WD AND HYBRID TECHNOLOGY
Land Rover has announced that it will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130g/km of CO2 – making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever.
Jaguar Land Rover has committed to investing ?800 million in developing environmental technologies and remains committed to developing vehicles with sustainable features which respond to customer demand.
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Engineer responsible for first Land Rover makes surprise visit to Britain
Arthur Goddard, who led the engineering team that developed the original Land Rover, has returned to Britain to celebrate the iconic 4×4 vehicle’s 62nd birthday.
The 89-year old, who is still chief engineer of his family’s Australian-based trailer firm, last week visited Land Rover’s design headquarters, Solihull factory – his first visit for 55 years –and was also guest of honour at the special 62nd birthday party at Gaydon organised over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend.
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LAND ROVER GEAR GETS INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH NEW ITEMS JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
A Snowbike, Mulholland Safari Bag and Solid Sterling Silver Bracelet Top the List for this Year’s Owners and Enthusiasts
MAHWAH, N.J., December 13, 2009 — From business accessories to gifts for those who lead a more adventurous lifestyle, the Land Rover GEAR catalog is offering new, high quality merchandise for Land Rover owners and enthusiasts. This season, the catalog features a wide range of unique items — including a bike that moves through snow without wheels, Mulholland luggage and a sterling silver bracelet — are available to be shipped in time for holidays.
For the thrill-seekers, the Land Rover GEAR catalog has a Snowbike, a vehicle constructed like a road bike, but without the wheels. It moves on a flat base and is propelled by gravity. A large rubber saddle makes riding most comfortable with little or no pressure on knees, hips or ankles. Snowbikes are easily transported on all lift types, automobiles, airplane luggage, roof boxes and bike racks. The Snowbike is an exciting new activity for those who love the snow and only takes about an hour to learn how to use. The Snowbike retails for $1,699.00
The Mulholland name is synonymous with luxury leather goods. For the holidays, the Land Rover Mulholland Safari Bag is the perfect gift for the weekend traveler who likes style and function. The top opens fully and stays open to reveal the single interior compartment, making packing and unpacking effortless. The exterior back panel also has a zippered pocket. The bag includes a padded, adjustable shoulder strap for comfort. The Mulholland Safari Bag retails for $875.00.
For the aficionado, a modern ID bracelet constructed of solid, brushed sterling silver engraved with the Land Rover watermark is a great way to show their style and enthusiasm for the brand. The bracelet is 9” and can also be engraved with up to three characters for a completely custom gift. The Land Rover ID bracelet retails for $1,025.00
Other items designed for the Land Rover lifestyle include: ?• Land Rover Sonim Phone-Sturdy, waterproof phone ?• Plush toys?• Range Rover leather key tag?• Radio controlled Land Rover LR2?• Coloring & activity books?• Gift baskets??To view the complete Land Rover Gear catalog or to purchase any items please visit: www.landroverusa.com/GEAR or call toll free: 1-800-842-6920.??For guaranteed delivery on or before December 24, 2009?Ground shipping: 12/15/09, 5:00 p.m. EST?2 Day shipping: 12/17/09, 5:00 p.m. EST?Next Day shipping: 12/18/09, 5:00 p.m. EST
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